MOGADISHU, Somalia -- Somalia's president says government troops are ready to launch major military operations this year to expel insurgent groups from the war torn country. President Sheik Sharif Sheik Ahmed spoke late Friday after Islamist insurgents launched multiple attacks on government bases and African Union peacekeeping troops, killing at least 19 people. His speech, however, was broadcast on state radio Saturday because of the attacks. The insurgents also bombed the presidential palace...
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